Hi Huw,
I'm interested to see how you get on. I've been living in Australia for a year but I'm moving to NZ soon with my Dominator. I have had shipping quotes of $350 to $500 to send the bike to NZ. The company, Hermes in Melbourne, has been used by a couple of RTWers that I've met while I've been here with good results.
I'd also like to put a vote in for the Dominator. I've riden the F650 (heavier, more complicated) and the XT600 (very dependable, very good off road, very agricultural on road) a bit here but I think the the Honda is a good combination of the things you'll need for a trip round South America or anywhere else for that matter.
All the best,
Ewan.
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